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Marshall Emberton II

MarshallPortable wireless speaker

Emberton II

Released May 2022.9Press articlenotebookcheck.net/Marshall-unveils-Willen-and-Emberton-II-speakers-with-Stack-Mode-feature.617447.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Announced 2022-05-03 with pre-orders. Due to ship on May 10, 2022. T3 also says released in May 2022. Marshall support says released in 2022. Last checked 23 October 2026.

Rated audio power
Not available
Playback time (claimed)
30h
Dust and water rating
IP67
Weight
700g

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Ports

  • USB-C

All specs

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General

Series
Emberton1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026
Model numbers
1006234, 1006788, 1006237, 10067871Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026US Black and Steel page: pid and Product JSON-LD SKU 1006788. The US store sells it at 159.99 USD with an Add to Bag button (read 2026-10-23). Other colour SKUs are in the sources below.2Maker product pagemarshall.com/gb/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026UK Black and Brass page: SKU 1006234.3Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026US Cream page: SKU 1006237.4Maker product pagemarshall.com/de/de/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026German page Cream: SKU 1006787, which is the EU Cream SKU.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Announced
3 May 20229Press articlenotebookcheck.net/Marshall-unveils-Willen-and-Emberton-II-speakers-with-Stack-Mode-feature.617447.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Marshall revealed the speaker on 3 May 2022. SoundGuys lists the same release date.
Status
Available1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026The maker still sells it next to the Emberton III. The support page says Released in 2022.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Marshall Emberton III18Reviewwhathifi.com/news/rock-on-marshalls-third-gen-portable-speakers-are-here-to-rock-your-world-wherever-you-goRead 23 October 2026What Hi-Fi calls the Emberton III a sequel to the second-generation Emberton and says it is slightly larger than its predecessor.19Press articlet3.com/tech/bluetooth-speakers/marshall-emberton-3-reviewRead 23 October 2026T3's review calls the Emberton III the replacement for the Emberton II.
Launch price (US)
$169.999Press articlenotebookcheck.net/Marshall-unveils-Willen-and-Emberton-II-speakers-with-Stack-Mode-feature.617447.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Pre-order price 169.99 USD in North America. SoundGuys lists MSRP 169.99 USD. Tax treatment not stated.
Launch price (EU)
€16910Press articlenotebookcheck.com/Der-Marshall-Emberton-II-startet-mit-Stack-Modus-20-Watt-Leistung-und-30-Stunden-Laufzeit.616924.0.htmlRead 23 October 20263 May 2022 launch report: available now at a suggested retail price of 169 EUR. hifi.de also lists a German UVP of 169 euro. Tax treatment not stated.11Press articlehifi.de/news/marshall-emberton-2-bluetooth-nachfolger-mit-30-stunden-laufzeit-97115Read 23 October 2026Launch news: listed in the Marshall online shop with a UVP of 169 Euro.
Markets
US1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026
Colours
Black and Brass, Black and Steel, Cream1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Spec table lists Black and Brass and Black and Steel. The page JSON-LD and RTINGS also list Cream.
Speaker type
Portable1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026

Audio

Audio channels
Stereo1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Stereo/mono: Stereo. True Stereophonic is the multi-directional playback feature, not a wireless left and right pair.
Audio drivers
Driver typeCountDiameter (mm)
Dynamic full-range250.8
Source1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Two 2 inch 10 W full range, driver type dynamic. The nominal 2 inch converts exactly to 50.8 mm. The per-driver 10 W has no continuous or RMS basis, so it is not stored per driver.
Passive radiators
21Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026
Rated audio power
Not available
Rated audio power on mains
Not available
Audio output power (unspecified rating)
20W1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Power amplifiers two 10 W Class D. Stored 20 as the sum of the two amplifiers. No continuous, RMS or peak basis is stated. Notebookcheck also reports 20 W.
Peak audio power
Not available
Frequency response lower limit (claimed)
60Hz1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Published frequency range 60-20,000 Hz. No tolerance stated. The separate 87 dB SPL at 1 m maker claim is not a measurement.
Frequency response upper limit (claimed)
20kHz1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Published frequency range 60-20,000 Hz. No tolerance stated.
Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)
Not available
Adjustable equalizer
No1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Adjustable bass and treble controls: No. Customise sound: yes, equaliser presets in the app. Fixed presets only.
Equalizer bands
Not available
Automatic sound adjustment
Not available
Sound modes
Marshall, Push, Voice13Reviewt3.com/reviews/marshall-emberton-ii-reviewRead 23 October 2026App presets: Marshall signature sound, Push (boosts bass and treble) and Voice. Fixed presets, no manual equalizer.
Wireless stereo pairing
Not available
Speaker link protocols
Stack mode5Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/29CADFcziaeD0mjR7nOJ5M/ed8d92ba6d699bb42e000e674b6a131d/Marshall-Emberton-II-User-Manual_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 7 Stack mode links two or more Emberton II speakers that play in sync. No maximum is stated.6Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/support/speakers/support-for-emberton-ii/how-to-use-stack-modeRead 23 October 2026Stack mode works only between Emberton II, Middleton (1st gen) and Willen (1st gen). Marshall recommends stacking the same model.
Max linked speakers
Not available
Max Bluetooth group speakers
Not available

Connectivity

Bluetooth audio playback
Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026
Bluetooth version
5.11Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Wireless connectivity Bluetooth 5.1.
Bluetooth codecs
SBC12Measurementsoundguys.com/marshall-emberton-ii-review-117005Read 23 October 2026Review: Bluetooth 5.1, SBC only, no multipoint. Mighty Gadget and Delamar also say SBC only.14Reviewmightygadget.com/marshall-emberton-ii-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review: limited to Bluetooth and only SBC.15Reviewdelamar.de/test/marshall-emberton-ii-testRead 23 October 2026Review: apart from SBC the speaker supports no further Bluetooth audio codecs.
Bluetooth profiles
Not available
Bluetooth LE Audio
Not available
Auracast
Not available
Multipoint
Not available
Multipoint source devices
Not available
Bluetooth range (claimed)
10m1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Bluetooth range 10 m / 30 ft. Delamar also found about ten metres.
Wi-Fi
No1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Wi-Fi No.16Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/marshall/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Public header says Wi-Fi: No.
Wi-Fi standards
Not available
Network audio protocols
Not available
USB audio input
No1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Wired connectivity No. The USB-C port is a power input in the manual.
USB drive playback
No1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Wired connectivity No.
USB audio file formats
Not available
Ports
ConnectorCountRole
USB-C1Power input for charging
Source5Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/29CADFcziaeD0mjR7nOJ5M/ed8d92ba6d699bb42e000e674b6a131d/Marshall-Emberton-II-User-Manual_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 4 device layout: one USB-C power input. Data and charging standard versions are not stated.

Controls and software

Speakerphone
No1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Microphone system No, voice command No.12Measurementsoundguys.com/marshall-emberton-ii-review-117005Read 23 October 2026Review: no built-in microphone for calls. Agrees with the maker spec table.16Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/marshall/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Public header says Speakerphone: No and Voice Assistant: No. Locked numeric cells were not read.
Voice assistants
Not available
Controls
Bluetooth pairing button, Multidirectional control knob for power, play and pause, skip, fast forward, rewind and volume, Stack mode via Bluetooth button presses5Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/29CADFcziaeD0mjR7nOJ5M/ed8d92ba6d699bb42e000e674b6a131d/Marshall-Emberton-II-User-Manual_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 4: Bluetooth button, control knob (hold 2 s on or off, push once play or pause, push right or left skip, hold right or left fast forward or rewind, hold up or down volume). Page 7: triple press of the Bluetooth button starts or ends Stack mode. The 10-segment battery indicator is a status display.
Companion app
Marshall Bluetooth7Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/support/speakers/support-for-emberton-ii/how-to-use-the-appRead 23 October 2026The Marshall Bluetooth app controls the Emberton II.
App platforms
iOS, Android7Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/support/speakers/support-for-emberton-ii/how-to-use-the-appRead 23 October 2026Page links the Apple App Store and Google Play listings of Marshall Bluetooth.
User firmware updates
Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Page text: connect to the Marshall Bluetooth app for Over-the-Air (OTA) updates.5Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/29CADFcziaeD0mjR7nOJ5M/ed8d92ba6d699bb42e000e674b6a131d/Marshall-Emberton-II-User-Manual_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 9: the Marshall Bluetooth app updates the firmware.
Built-in lighting
Not available
Lighting modes
Not available

Smart home

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Matter controller
Not available
Thread border router
Not available
Zigbee hub
Not available

Battery and charging

Built-in battery
Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026
Playback time (claimed)
30h1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Play time 30+ hours. Stored 30, the plus qualifier is here. No volume, EQ preset or codec is stated.
Playback with battery extension (claimed)
Not available
Battery energy
Not available
Battery capacity
Not available
Nominal battery voltage
Not available
Battery chemistry
Lithium-ion1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Spec table: built-in, rechargeable Li-ion battery. Capacity is not published.5Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/29CADFcziaeD0mjR7nOJ5M/ed8d92ba6d699bb42e000e674b6a131d/Marshall-Emberton-II-User-Manual_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 6 battery care guide: high-performance lithium-ion battery.
User-replaceable battery
Not available
Full charge time
3h1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Spec table: charging time 3 hours. Adapter and use while charging are not stated.
Quick charge duration
20min1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Spec table: 20 minutes charge gives 4 hours of playtime.
Playback after quick charge
4h1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Spec table: 20 minutes charge gives 4 hours of playtime. Volume and starting charge are not stated.
Charging input rating
Not available
Max charging input
Not available
USB Power Delivery charging
Not available
Charges other devices
Not available
Max power-bank output
Not available
Wireless charging
Not available

Durability

Dust and water rating
IP671Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026IP67: immersion in 1 m of water for up to 30 minutes.
Floats
Not available
Drop resistance
Not available
Drop test height
Not available
Carry features
Not available

Measured

Playback time (measured)
9.13h12Measurementsoundguys.com/marshall-emberton-ii-review-117005Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys standardized battery test: 9 h 8 min, stored as 9.13. Firmware 14.0.35, app 3.2.4. The review gives no test volume. SoundGuys' public method plays music peaking at 75 dB(SPL). Far below the maker claim of 30+ hours. Labo Fnac reports almost 17 h and Delamar reports 30+ hours at low to medium volume, so results depend on volume.
Max sound pressure (measured)
87dB17Measurementleclaireur.fnac.com/test/120210-test-labo-de-la-marshall-emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Labo Fnac test of 23 August 2022: output reaches 87 dB at 100 Hz, almost nothing at 60 Hz. The page gives no microphone distance or distortion limit. Labo Fnac's BOOM 3 test states 50 cm and 10 percent distortion. The value equals the maker's 87 dB SPL at 1 m claim, so check it.
Low-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
High-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
Audio latency (measured)
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Dimensions
Width160Height68Depth76mm(6.3 × 2.7 × 3 in)1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Spec table: width 160 mm, height 68 mm, depth 76 mm. Bare speaker in normal horizontal orientation. Marshall also lists inch figures.
Weight
700g(1.5 lb)1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Spec table: 0.7 kg / 1.5 lb, so 700 g. Maker figure is rounded. Labo Fnac weighed 674 g and SoundGuys 673 g.
Body materials
Silicone sleeve, Metal grille1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Page text: textured silicone sleeve and solid metal grille. Internal enclosure material is not stated.

Certifications

FCC IDs
Not available
Other certifications
EU Declaration of Conformity (2014/53/EU RED), RoHS (2011/65/EU)8Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/3Ryqpv66DmmXRLwtonVyqL/e45e1a50c546892505f0aed538bf81d1/pdf_emberton_ii.pdfRead 23 October 2026EU Declaration of Conformity for EMBERTON II, English page 3, signed Stockholm 2022-01-12: Directive 2014/53/EU (RED) and 2011/65/EU (RoHS). Model-level EU claim only.

In the box

In the box
Emberton II speaker, USB-C charging cable, User manual with legal and safety information1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Included in the box: Emberton II speaker, user manual with legal and safety information, USB-C charging cable.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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